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How to install NetExpress 5.1 on Windows 11?

  • March 18, 2025
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How can I install NetExpress 5.1 on Windows 11? 

When I try I get an error message "Error 2878.  On the dialog PreReqs the control PreReqList has a possible value:  Either Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later, Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 or later, Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 6 or later, Microsoft Windows 2003 Ser ..."

Do I need a new version of the software - and if so where do I get it from?  Or is there a way of cheating the system by copying a few files from an XP or Windows 7 PC onto the Windows 11 PC?

I am assuming it is possible to run NetExpress 5.1 development IDE on Windows 11?

Many thanks,

Phil



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    • March 18, 2025

    How can I install NetExpress 5.1 on Windows 11? 

    When I try I get an error message "Error 2878.  On the dialog PreReqs the control PreReqList has a possible value:  Either Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later, Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 or later, Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 6 or later, Microsoft Windows 2003 Ser ..."

    Do I need a new version of the software - and if so where do I get it from?  Or is there a way of cheating the system by copying a few files from an XP or Windows 7 PC onto the Windows 11 PC?

    I am assuming it is possible to run NetExpress 5.1 development IDE on Windows 11?

    Many thanks,

    Phil



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    Phil Hickling
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    Hi Phil,

    Net Express isn't certified on any operating system above Windows 7, but with that being said it should install as long as you are using the correct installer. What is the name of the installer executable that you are using? It should be "nxp3251060079.exe". This is actually Patch Update 6 which was created as a newer GA installer so that it could install on later operating systems.



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    Hi Phil,

    Net Express isn't certified on any operating system above Windows 7, but with that being said it should install as long as you are using the correct installer. What is the name of the installer executable that you are using? It should be "nxp3251060079.exe". This is actually Patch Update 6 which was created as a newer GA installer so that it could install on later operating systems.



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    Chris Glazier
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    Thank you so much for your helpful reply, Chris.  I was using nxp3251000157.exe dated 13/06/2008 from my original installation DVD.  I will try to get the file you mention off the OpenText portal - but I've been trying to get help from them for a week  now with no success, even though I pay for support!



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    Chris Glazier
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    Thank you so much for your helpful reply, Chris.  I was using nxp3251000157.exe dated 13/06/2008 from my original installation DVD.  I will try to get the file you mention off the OpenText portal - but I've been trying to get help from them for a week  now with no success, even though I pay for support!



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    Phil Hickling
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